SRC Member christan1959 Posted April 14, 2017 SRC Member Share Posted April 14, 2017 Is it more challenging to keep nutrients low if u hv sand? And if u hv sand, do u "vacuum" it when u change water? Or wld that release nutrients into the water column? Appreciate your thoughts. Sent from my SM-G901F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member vincentwangz Posted April 14, 2017 SRC Member Share Posted April 14, 2017 Stirring the sand bed actually releases beneficial bacteria that have been in the sand. That actually helps to deal with your nutrient levels. I blow my sand and rocks once a week especially now that I have a cyano problem. Some swear by a bare bottom tank, but sand does play a part as a media to host beneficial bacteria in my opinion. Besides the bottom of the tank glass will be unsightly with green and red algae growth due to exposure to light. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member christan1959 Posted April 15, 2017 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 15, 2017 Looks like this forum is only good for Pasar MalamSent from my SM-G901F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter SubzeroLT Posted April 15, 2017 SRC Supporter Share Posted April 15, 2017 Generally higher nutrients if sand is present since it traps stuff. But it looks more 'natural' than bare bottom. Personally, I always vacuum the sand bed (1-2mm grain size) during water change. I think the benefits of keeping it clean outweighs the issue of stirring dirt out. Quote Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mysliceofnature/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member christan1959 Posted April 15, 2017 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 15, 2017 Thanks man. Appreciate it.Sent from my SM-G901F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member christan1959 Posted April 15, 2017 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 15, 2017 http://www.3reef.com/threads/to-vacuum-or-not-to-vacuum.44620/Sent from my SM-G901F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member christan1959 Posted April 15, 2017 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 15, 2017 Consensus seems to be NOT to vacuumSent from my SM-G901F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member aloy Posted April 15, 2017 SRC Member Share Posted April 15, 2017 12 hours ago, SubzeroLT said: Generally higher nutrients if sand is present since it traps stuff. But it looks more 'natural' than bare bottom. Agree. For me, my sand bed is only 1/2 in ch and more for deco purpose. I vacum when it looks dirty and leave it alone for months if it stays clean. Either way, does not seem to bother anything. Those with deep send bed are another matter, have seen reefers with 5 inch bed n they leave it alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member christan1959 Posted April 16, 2017 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 16, 2017 http://www.aquaworldaquarium.com/Articles/TonyGriffitts/silent_killer.htmSent from my SM-G901F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member markietan Posted April 22, 2017 SRC Member Share Posted April 22, 2017 i have a shallow sand bed and i leave it alone. my tangs are always pecking the sand, looking for algae to eat. also have a leopard wrasse that sleeps in there, not quite sure where his sleeping spot is now. he used to stir the sand at the front everyday when going to bed. also have 4-5 nassarius snails in there moving around but my tank is only 1yr old... sometimes when moving corals and accidentally stirring the sand, can see some detritus being stirred up. especially in the corners where there is less water flow. Quote :DECOMMED 5ft shallow tank: :DECOMMED 3ft tank::DECOMMED 2ft nano tank: :4ft Balcony Tank: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member christan1959 Posted April 22, 2017 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 22, 2017 Tks for sharingSent from my SM-G901F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honkit Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I prefer having a shallow sand bed due to aesthetic reasons. Also, a sand bed provides more surface area for beneficial bacteria to colonize. However, a bare bottom tank has its advantages too with the option of having increased flow without creating a sandstorm and providing reef keepers an easier job in cleaning the bottom of the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tamama Posted May 30, 2017 SRC Member Share Posted May 30, 2017 No sand is so much cleaner.. Harder for worms to hideSent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbryan12 Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeferRS Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Bare bottom is probably easier to maintain but I would always go for a sandbed because it looks more natural Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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